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| California Firm Recalls Poultry Products Imported From an Unapproved Source |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS II RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-010-2009 |
HEALTH RISK: LOW |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Peggy Riek
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2009 - Kim Seng Company, a Commerce City, Calif., establishment, is
recalling approximately 17,674 pounds of granulated chicken bouillon products that were ineligible for import
to the U.S., the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The granulated chicken bouillon products are being recalled because the products do not meet poultry products
inspection or poultry exemption requirements. The foreign inspection system of the country where the poultry
ingredients originated has not been deemed equivalent to that of the U.S.
The problem was discovered after FSIS identified a shipment of products containing poultry which were imported from an
unapproved source. The granulated chicken bouillon products were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.
FSIS has received no reports of illness as a result of consuming this product.
The products subject to recall include: [View Labels]
- 16-ounce cans of "CALFARM BRAND Granulated Chicken Bouillon"
- 16-ounce cans of "MAYLOR BRAND Granulated Chicken Bouillon."
- 2.2-pound cans of "MAYLOR BRAND Granulated Chicken Bouillon."
- 5-pound bags of "MAYLOR BRAND Granulated Chicken Bouillon."
- 2.2-pound bags of "MAYLOR BRAND Granulated Chicken Bouillon."
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Manager Gary Tsai at (323) 724-8551.
FSIS works with other federal agencies to ensure the safety of imported meat, poultry and processed egg products.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issues import permits
based on animal health considerations, specific to a country or region. Customs and Border Protection provides
oversight of all products entering the United States.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available
24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry
Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from
l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available
24 hours a day.
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Last Modified: March 13, 2009 |
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Product Labels
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USDA Recall Classifications
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| Class I |
This is a health hazard situation
where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
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| Class II |
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
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| Class III |
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
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